SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a professional position responsible for coordinating the
treatment of injuries to student-athletes. Regularly exercises
discretion and independent judgment when performing work. Reports
to the Director of Sports Medicine.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, health, exercise science, or a
related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
One year of related experience is required. Experience in
collegiate athletic training is required. NATA certification,
athletic trainer licensure in Texas, and instructor level
certification in CPR and first aid is required. Candidates without
current Texas license will be considered if license can be obtained
prior to start date.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Oversees the application of therapeutic modalities and
treatments in the training room.
Aids in the prevention of athletic injuries by administering
preventative taping, purchasing and fitting special protective
equipment, and maintaining safety conditions at practices and
competitions.
Designs, implements, and coordinates the rehabilitation program
for players after surgery, with off-season injuries, or using
preventive exercise in response to pre-season screening
results.
Administers emergency procedures to injured athletes in
assigned sports during practices and games.
Maintains records of treatments and injuries of all
student-athletes seen and treated in the training rooms. Supervises
the distribution of approved medications under the orders of the
team physician.
Assigns and supervises graduate and student assistants assigned
to the training rooms.
Coordinates the scheduling and conduct of pre-season athletic
physicals for all student-athletes.
Prepares reports on injured student-athletes for the head coach
and provides periodic progress reports on the rehabilitation of
injured players.
Makes arrangements for training room supplies and equipment to
be transported on trips.
Conducts training sessions and supervises graduate assistants
in the performance of athletic medicine activities.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Makes appointments for student-athletes to see private
physicians, as necessary.
- Remains on 24-hour call to sports specific players for
treatment and/or counseling, as assigned.
- Meets with recruits, as assigned, to tour department training
rooms and discuss injuries and rehabilitation programs.
- Attends university, conference, NCAA, and other organizational
meetings, as assigned.
- Adheres to all applicable NCAA, conference, and university
rules and regulations.
- Travels with teams to away games, as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual
can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without
reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and
procedures.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, policies, procedures, and
guidelines established by the conference and the NCAA.
- Knowledge of professional standards and regulations.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written
form.
- Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on
time.
- Ability to operate a personal computer with a general
understanding of application software.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with
coaches, students, staff, and external constituents.
- Ability to maintain currency of knowledge and skills related to
the area of responsibility.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as
necessary.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Safety Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for
accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe
working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing
assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will
include safe job performance.
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record
check.
This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol
testing.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network
Security policy.
